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Companies House · 05042975 Dissolved

Licenced Ventures Limited

Private limited company

C/O BAINES AND ERNST CORPORATE LIMITED, Lloyds House 18-22 Lloyd Street, Manchester, M2 5BE

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05042975

Company number

12 Feb 2004

Incorporated

0

Active officers

31 Mar 2008

Last accounts made up to

Licenced Ventures Limited company overview

Licenced Ventures Limited is a private limited company registered with company number 05042975. It was incorporated on 12 Feb 2004 and dissolved on 2 May 2011 and its current status is dissolved.

The registered office is at C/O BAINES AND ERNST CORPORATE LIMITED, Lloyds House 18-22 Lloyd Street, Manchester, M2 5BE. The company has 0 active officers.

Licenced Ventures Limited upcoming deadlines

This company is dissolved, so the register shows no filing deadlines for it.

Licenced Ventures Limited at a glance

7 years

Years on the register

2,636 days from incorporation to closure

0

Active officers

Trevor

27

Filings on record

Latest: 2 May 2011

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Filing health score

Company is dissolved

Directors of Licenced Ventures Limited

Nature of business (SIC codes)

5530

Restaurants

5540

Bars

Allowable expenses for Licenced Ventures Limited

Based on Licenced Ventures Limited's SIC codes (5530, 5540), these are typical tax-deductible expenses for a food & hospitality company. Claiming them lowers the profit you pay corporation tax on.

Food & drink stock

Ingredients, drinks and consumables.

Kitchen equipment

Ovens, fridges, coffee machines and repairs.

Premises costs

Rent, business rates, utilities and cleaning.

Licences & hygiene

Premises licences, food hygiene training and pest control.

Vehicle & mileage

45p a mile for the first 10,000 business miles in a personal car.

Staff & director salaries

Wages, employer NI and pension contributions paid through PAYE.

Accountancy & legal fees

Bookkeeping, year-end accounts, tax advice and company secretarial costs.

Business insurance

Public liability, professional indemnity and employer's liability cover.

Phone & internet

Business mobile contracts, broadband and a share of home internet.

General guidance only — every expense must be wholly and exclusively for business. Ask an accountant

Tax guide for businesses like Licenced Ventures Limited

How much tax does a food & hospitality company pay?

UK companies pay corporation tax at 19% on profits up to £50,000, rising to 25% above £250,000, with marginal relief in between. Claiming every allowable expense reduces taxable profit.

Does a company like Licenced Ventures Limited need to register for VAT?

VAT registration is compulsory once taxable turnover passes £90,000 in any rolling 12 months. Many businesses register voluntarily to reclaim VAT on costs.

How much does an accountant cost for a limited company in Manchester?

Fixed-fee accountants typically charge £60–£200 a month for a small limited company, covering year-end accounts, corporation tax and the confirmation statement.

Can directors of Licenced Ventures Limited pay themselves in dividends?

Most small company directors take a low salary plus dividends. Dividends are paid from profits after corporation tax, with an annual £500 dividend allowance.

Filing history

  1. 2 May 2011 · GAZ2

    Gazette dissolved liquidation

  2. 2 Feb 2011 · 4.72

    Liquidation voluntary creditors return of final meeting

  3. 9 Sep 2010 · 4.68

    Liquidation voluntary statement of receipts and payments with brought down date

  4. 8 Oct 2009 · 4.20

    Liquidation voluntary statement of affairs with form attached

  5. 2 Oct 2009 · 288b

    Legacy

  6. 28 Sep 2009 · 600

    Liquidation voluntary appointment of liquidator

  7. 28 Sep 2009 · RESOLUTIONS

    Resolutions

  8. 1 Sep 2009 · 287

    Legacy

  9. 26 Mar 2009 · 363a

    Legacy

  10. 6 Feb 2009 · AA

    Total exemption small accounts made up to 31 Mar 2008

  11. 2 Jul 2008 · AA

    Total exemption small accounts made up to 31 Mar 2007

  12. 6 Mar 2008 · 363s

    Legacy

  13. 6 Mar 2008 · 288a

    Legacy

  14. 6 Mar 2008 · 288b

    Legacy

  15. 30 Jan 2008 · AA

    Total exemption small accounts made up to 31 Mar 2006

  16. 26 Mar 2007 · 363s

    Legacy

  17. 21 Feb 2006 · 363s

    Legacy

  18. 20 Jan 2006 · AA

    Total exemption full accounts made up to 31 Mar 2005

  19. 20 Jan 2006 · 225

    Legacy

  20. 20 Jan 2006 · AA

    Total exemption full accounts made up to 28 Feb 2005

Showing the latest 20 of 27 filings. See the full history on Companies House

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About Licenced Ventures Limited

Licenced Ventures Limited is a UK private limited company based in Manchester, registered at Companies House as company number 05042975 since 12 Feb 2004. Its listed activities include restaurants, bars. This page brings together its public record — directors, registered office, nature of business and filing history — in one easy place.

Licenced Ventures Limited filings and compliance

Every UK limited company must file annual accounts, a confirmation statement and a corporation tax return each year. Licenced Ventures Limited has 27 filings on record. Keeping on top of these deadlines avoids automatic penalties from Companies House and HMRC, which start at £150 for late accounts.

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Licenced Ventures Limited – frequently asked questions

What is the company number of Licenced Ventures Limited?

Licenced Ventures Limited is registered at Companies House under company number 05042975.

When was Licenced Ventures Limited incorporated?

Licenced Ventures Limited was incorporated on 12 Feb 2004 as a private limited company.

Who are the directors of Licenced Ventures Limited?

Current officers are Trevor Lightburn (secretary).

What does Licenced Ventures Limited do?

The company's registered nature of business (SIC) is 5530 – Restaurants; 5540 – Bars.

Where is Licenced Ventures Limited registered?

The registered office address is C/O BAINES AND ERNST CORPORATE LIMITED, Lloyds House 18-22 Lloyd Street, Manchester, M2 5BE.

Is Licenced Ventures Limited still trading?

According to its latest Companies House record the company status is dissolved. Its most recent filing was gazette dissolved liquidation on 2 May 2011.

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